SiriusProjects Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Hi All, My new brake discs and pads which I purchased from the Cougar Store where fitted today. The guy who fitted them for me did point out that while he had the car on the ramp, he noticed that a support brace/bracket on the underside of the car was rusted quite badly. I haven't actually seen it myself, but if it's as bad as he says it is then trying to clean it up and underseal it, might be pretty pointless. In which case, can anyone tell me if it's possible to get hold of replacement parts for the underside of the 350 and if so, where? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Zmanalex is prob your best bet for that kind of malarkey. I'd be tempted to get a second opinion and make sure it not just a bit of surface rust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I bet it's the V-brace with the holes in. TADTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 If it's the W brace (you'll know it when you see it) it's got other mounting bits hidden by plastic at each end which may have corroded too. Worth checking before you order anything, mine were shot but I just admit I gave one idea what it brings to the Zed party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 V brace, W brace, yeah that's what I meant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Near the Y pipe;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 V brace, W brace, yeah that's what I meant Was yours broken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Near the Y pipe;) and the S-bend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 U-bend, I'm a plumber remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiriusProjects Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 I'd take the mechanic at his word about it. I've known him quite a while and he's a mate too. He described it as being a W shape, so I'm sure that's the one in question. If I can get another one of these braces, would it be worth covering it with some sort of waterproofing agent prior to fitting? Might last a bit longer before it starts rusting again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/64609-rust-rear/page__hl__+rust%20+brace#entry957293 Often looks worse than is the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Generally I wouldn't worry about it, it's shouldn't cause you any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I'd take the mechanic at his word about it. I've known him quite a while and he's a mate too. He described it as being a W shape, so I'm sure that's the one in question. If I can get another one of these braces, would it be worth covering it with some sort of waterproofing agent prior to fitting? Might last a bit longer before it starts rusting again. Zmanalex recommended this to me when I replaced the same part. http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/310419032723?_lwgsi=y<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 (edited) My mechanic also said this. It appears to be quite thin though and probably very prone to rusting. Edited November 10, 2013 by cs2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Near the Y pipe;) and the S-bend Close to the O ring...by the A frame.. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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